Boom Supersonic: Revolutionizing Aerospace Design with Software Engineering
2025-08-12
Boom Supersonic built the world's first independently developed supersonic jet, XB-1, with a team of just 50 people and a fraction of the traditional budget. They developed mkBoom, an in-house aircraft design software, embedding software engineers within hardware teams to automate design workflows and enable rapid iteration. mkBoom allows for comprehensive aircraft performance analysis and simulates flight tests of various design options. This approach optimized the design of the Overture supersonic airliner, significantly improving the passenger experience and enabling "boomless cruise."